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K789 SBY

1999 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan 300 Zx95,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 SBY
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Multiple Nails in Offside Front Tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,822 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Multiple Nails in Offside Front Tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,396 miles

Nearside rear sill cracked.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,341 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspect body filler on o/s rear outer sill

Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,192 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspect body filler on o/s rear outer sill

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 62,189 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 62,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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K789 SBY is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan 300 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K789 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K789 SBY registered?

K789 SBY is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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